What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Beaufort Jasper?
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position will play a key role providing quality dental care in our fast-growing primary care facility. The prime focus will be examining; diagnosing; and developing and implementing treatment plans for infections and injuries of the teeth and mouth. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our thriving organization and provide quality care to those most in need. The position is full-time offering a 4-day/10-hour work week and great benefits.
RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS
- Evaluates patients’ intraoral & peri-oral hard and soft tissue conditions, including caries, endodontic/periodontal pathology, soft tissue and developmental pathology
- Diagnoses and treats Emergency Dental situations such as toothaches, broken teeth/restorations, dislodged crown/bridges, broken off denture teeth etc.
- Develops patient treatment plan; including Preventative, endodontic, Periodontal, Restorative, Prosthetic and follow up care.
- Refers out complex Endodontic, Surgical and Periodontal treatment. Perform and complete the remaining portion of treatment plan.
- Typically, all or nearly all of the treatment plans should be done "in house".
- Proficiently performs the following services: preventative care, restorative and amalgam, single and double canal endodontic therapy, simple surgical procedures, prophylaxis, periodontal scaling & root planning, removable and fixed prosthodontics, some pediatric dentistry.
- Directly supervises assigned dental assistants
- Attends dental provider meetings and participates in case study discussions
- Provides professional consultation to other staff dentists when needed
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dental Director
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited Dental School/Doctoral Degree (DDS/DMD)
- A valid SC Dental License required
- Minimum 3 years Dentist (preventive, restorative and emergency care) experience required
- DEA certificate required
- CPR certification required
- Experience with Electronic Dental Records and digital radiography required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
